An Oral History of Streets.mn
At a moment of transition, let’s take a look back at how Streets.mn got started and where we are headed in the future.
Author: Ian R Buck
The Bike Exchange: Not Just a Donation Drive
Inspired by the Câmbio Verde in Curitiba, Brazil, Taylor Lahey organized a bike donation drive in which all participants get tangible value out of the exchange.
Respect the Friend-Density Matrix
Maximize your ability to hang out with friends by using this spreadsheet, which helps you match a place to live with proximity to them!
Nerding Out on Historic Maps
Jeremy Stomberg won us over with his playful Nerd Nite talk, “Finding Your Time in Place.” Enjoy this nostalgic, laughter-filled trip through history!
Exploring the Other Twin City With the Bucks
While Ian was on vacation, he got a delightful text from his parents asking if they could stay at his apartment to explore Minneapolis more.
Writing About Place With Naomi Kritzer
Sherry Johnson sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to talk about her process of incorporating a sense of place into her works.
The 2025 Legislative Wrap-up
Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session was chaotic from start to finish. Let’s chat with our favorite advocacy organizations about what we accomplished.
Book Club: When Driving Is Not an Option
In today’s book club episode, Parker Seaman and Jeremy Winter discuss “When Driving Is Not an Option,” by Anna Zivarts, in a conversation moderated by Sherry Johnson.
Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library: One-Month Check-in
There’s a new bike share in town! We talked with the founder of the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library to find out how it’s going.
Testimonials from the Lyndale Median Rally
On April 12, 2025, Move Minnesota’s Livable Lyndale campaign hosted a rally on the median of Lyndale and 27th. Here are testimonials from people in attendance.